Grade 9s shine in varsity-level project

Science teacher, Abi Holloway said, “In order to achieve, you have to give your best effort by exploring the solutions to a problem, even if it seems insane”.

Trinityhouse Little Falls High School Grade 9 learners with their certificates after completing the Climate Change project. Photo: Supplied.

Trinityhouse Little Falls High School Grade 9s proved to be varsity-ready when they did a Climate Change project on a first-year university level.

The project was conducted in groups of two to three and the end results were exhibited in the school hall during the Climate Change Expo. On presentation day, six judges, among them external judges who have qualifications in Engineering, Zoology and Environmental Sciences, assessed the projects.

One of the groups demonstrated a compost power solution for their Climate Change project. Photo: Supplied.

Science teacher, Abi Holloway said, “In order to achieve, you have to give your best effort by exploring the solutions to a problem, even if it seems insane”.

After the judging, the winners and special mentions were announced.

Special mentions

• Tyler Keindl and Aiden Jones – research on coral bleaching

• Sange Yenana and Sanele Sibanze – natural markers

• Zoe Williams and Daniella da Silva – natural paints

• Daniel Brown and Harry Bossenger – motor-generated electricity

Best Geography mark

• Lisa Smith and Keeran Perumal – compost heap hot tub

Best Mathematics mark

• Matthew Govender and Jason Harvey – neutralising acid mine soil with plants

Best Science mark

• Alicia van Blomestein and Caitlin Wessels